No going back on our proposed strike, NLC vows

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNo going back on our proposed strike, NLC vows

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed that there is no going back on its proposed industrial action on Wednesday, unless the Federal Government and by extension the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPCL does the needful by returning to statusque. Benson Upah, Head of Information and Public Affairs of NLC on Sunday insisted on the position in a press statement he signed on behalf of the organisation. The workers body was reacting to a story in...

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FCTA sets to develop bicycle lanes in Abuja metropolis  

National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaFCTA sets to develop bicycle lanes in Abuja metropolis  

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Administration  (FCTA) is set to promote the development of bicycle lanes in the supply of arterial and district infrastructures across the Federal Capital City, Abuja, so as to advance the mitigation of climate change and for the comfort of cyclists, The FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, provided this guarantee on Saturday, in Abuja, at the start of the 2023 World Bicycle Day, which has as its subject “Cycling – A...

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Fuel Price: Civil Society Front backs nationwide strike by labour, CSOs

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFuel Price: Civil Society Front backs nationwide strike by labour, CSOs

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

Following the announcement of removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent increment in pump price of fuel by the federal government, the Labour – Civil Society Front (LCSF), an umbrella Coalition of Labour Unions, human rights organisations, Civil Society affiliates, faith-based organisations, women-led associations, indigenous bodies and youths movements in Nigeria has declared support for the Wednesday strike and mass action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Organised Civil...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Anambra, Nnewi Diocese calls for prayers

PilotnewsJune 5, 2023

Gunmen operating in Anambra State have kidnapped a priest of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Stanislaus Mbamara. The young Priest was kidnapped on Friday evening, while driving from Awka the state capital to Nnewi, where he serves. The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi who disclosed this through a press release called for prayers for the priest, expressing hope that he would come out safe. In a press release by the diocese, which was signed by the...

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Sit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Police Command, CP Ahmed Ammani has ordered the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Commanders of PMF Squadron Bases, other Tactical and Operational Units of the Command, to deploy her personnel and all operational and intelligence resources at their disposal to ensure safety of citizens as they comply to the state government directive to resume normal activities every Monday of the week in the state. CP Ammani issued this command...

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PWD Calls On Governor Mbah To Set Up Disability Commission In Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPWD Calls On Governor Mbah To Set Up Disability Commission In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2023

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Enugu State chapter calls on Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah to set up the Enugu State Disability Commission and constitute its board so as to ensure successful implementation of the tenets of the disability law in Enugu State; over 20 States across the federation have begun the process. Persons with disabilities in Enugu State stated this in a press statement signed by Comrade Onyebuchi Mba, State Chairman JONAPWD...

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Federal Government Ban Underage Children From Writing Examinations

EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Government Ban Underage Children From Writing Examinations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2023

The Federal Government has directed the National Examination Council (NECO) to ensure that birth certificates are compulsory for registration of the examination, as part of measures to prevent underage persons from registering. The government has also banned underage children from writing the National Common Entrance Examination preparatory for admission into Unity Schools across the country. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education gave the directive on Saturday in Abuja during monitoring the conduct of...

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Former Zamfara State Governor Has Five Days To Return Alleged Stolen Vehicles

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFormer Zamfara State Governor Has Five Days To Return Alleged Stolen Vehicles

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2023

The immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has been given five days ultimatum to return vehicles allegedly stolen by officials of his administration. Governor Dauda Lawal gave the ultimatum in a statement through his spokesman Sulaiman Bala Idris said the government will recover looted properties and funds of the government. Part of the statement said: “Our government is determined in fulfilling the campaign promises made to the good people of Zamfara State which...

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“Igbo Politicians Should Unite and Build APGA” – Hon. Somto Udeze

NewsNigeriaPolitics“Igbo Politicians Should Unite and Build APGA” – Hon. Somto Udeze

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 2, 2023

Hon. Somto Udeze, the honourable member representing Ogbaru II constituency in Anambra State Assembly, has called on Igbo politicians to unite and adopt the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA, as its political identity. Honourable Udeze made this call in an exclusive interaction with Ebuka Onyekwelu of West African Pilot News while reacting to the outcome of the just concluded 2023 general election. According to him, without a united political front, it would be difficult...

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Tinubu meets service chiefs in Aso Rock 72hrs after inauguration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu meets service chiefs in Aso Rock 72hrs after inauguration

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 2, 2023

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, met with the service chiefs at the State House in Abuja. The purpose of the briefing our correspondent gathered was to engage the heads of the nation’s security and intelligence agencies on how to deal with the nation’s teething security challenges. During the meeting, the President disclosed his plans of embarking on a lot of reforms in the security sector. The meeting was attended by the Chief of Army Staff,...

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